By 1985, Ronnie James Dio’s solo career with the Dio Band was in full swing. He had proven himself with Rainbow and Black Sabbath on multiple releases, and with the arrival of his solo band, had further proven himself musically. Alongside drummer Vinny Appice (formerly with Dio in Black Sabbath), ...

    1986 saw Ronnie James Dio embarking on the tour for the third Dio album, Sacred Heart. Guitarist Vivian Campbell had left the band, and was promptly replaced by former Giuffria guitarist Craig Goldy. What followed is what may have been the Dio band’s most iconic tour and stage ...

    In the 1980s, there were countless bands out there trying to make it big. While several of these groups made superstars out of their members, many just never got the proper credit and were left behind. Rough Cutt achieved some modest popularity, but sadly, the group was nowhere ...

  Vamp’d never ceases to amaze me. This has become the hot home for all things rock and roll in the Vegas Valley. One of the most recent announcements that immediately got the attention of this rock and roll fan was for something called the Extreme Guitar tour. Names like ...